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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Simon Peach

Man Utd dropped plans to wear rainbow jackets at weekend after a player refused

Manchester United abandoned plans to wear pro-LGBTQ+ walkout jackets on Sunday (Martin Rickett/PA) - (PA Archive)

Manchester United scrapped plans to wear jackets supporting the LGBTQ+ community at Sunday’s Premier League match against Everton after a player refused to take part, the PA news agency understands.

Clubs are currently supporting Stonewall’s 2024-25 Rainbow Laces campaign, with special pitch flags, ball plinths, handshake boards and substitute boards at games last weekend and this midweek.

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